Villette is a sub-region of Lavaux, Switzerland.
Growers build the wines around Chasselas, filling out the blend with Pinot Noir and Gamay.
The climate is continental, running high sunshine.
The vineyards themselves read as lakeside, slopes and south-facing.
Dry white wine, red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and fruity, enjoyed chilled and rich and complex.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, poultry, soft cheeses and vegetable dishes.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
Rosé: Light and fruity, Enjoyed chilled.
Red: Rich and complex.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Andre Chevalley Villette Courseboux, Vaud, Switzerland
- Beat et Philippe Bujard Villette Pinot Noir Reserve de la Cour, Vaud, Switzerland
- Blaise Duboux Villette Les Murets, Vaud, Switzerland
- Cave Duboux Villette Cabernet Sauvignon La Sueur des Vinches, Vaud, Switzerland
- Domaine du Daley Le Chardonnay Grande Reserve Grand Cru, Villette, Switzerland
- Domaine du Daley Le Chasselas Grande Reserve Grand Cru, Villette, Switzerland
- Domaine du Daley Le Pinot Noir Grande Reserve Grand Cru, Villette, Switzerland
- Domaine Piccard 'Coup de Fouet' Grand Cru Villette, Lavaux, Switzerland
At the table.
- Seafood
- Poultry
- Soft cheeses
- Vegetable dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Nearby regions.
Villette: common questions
01.What grapes is Villette known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Villette make?+
03.Where is Villette?+
04.What food goes with Villette wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Switzerland, or the wider Lavaux guide.